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Become (Verb)

Meaning 1

Undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • As she traveled the world, she became a confident and independent person.
  • The company will become a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles within five years.
  • He became a better player after months of intense training and practice.
  • She didn't know her children would become her biggest source of strength in old age.
  • Over time, the small village became a thriving metropolis.

Synonyms

  • Turn

Hypernyms

  • Transmute
  • Metamorphose

Hyponyms

  • Add Up
  • Amount
  • Choke
  • Boil Down
  • Come Down

Meaning 2

Enter or assume a certain state or condition; "He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The city becomes more vibrant at night due to the street performers and live music.
  • As the days went by, she became more withdrawn and isolated from her friends.
  • It becomes a challenge for the students to finish the project within the given deadline.
  • The news of his promotion made the whole family become overjoyed and ecstatic.
  • The park becomes a perfect venue for picnics during the summer season.

Synonyms

  • Go
  • Get

Hypernyms

  • Turn

Hyponyms

  • Sober

Meaning 3

Enhance the appearance of; "Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Suit

Hypernyms

  • Beautify
  • Embellish
  • Prettify

Meaning 4

Come into existence; "What becomes has duration".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Hyponyms

  • Spring
  • Arise
  • Take Shape
  • Rise
  • Grow
  • Spring Up
  • Come
  • Take Form
  • Develop
  • Uprise
  • Come Up
  • Bob Up
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